Network & Systems Engineer

Are you an experienced Network and Systems Engineer? Are you looking for a new role?

If you answered yes to the above, this may be the role you are looking for!

Who we are:

As a proud not for profit organisation since 1922, Respect Aged Care serves older residents through our high standard of care and community. Our focus is on giving back to older adults by fostering communities of belonging. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, our philosophy is: Everyone deserves the right to a life well-lived, with dignity and respect. Our organisation is constantly growing, with many homes and thousands of residents and employees across Australia. Respect also has home care services in multiple states, and more than 700 units in different retirement villages and independent living communities.

The Opportunity:

We're on the lookout for an experienced Network and Systems Engineer to join the IT Operations team at Respect. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for the day to day operation, maintenance and improvement of Respect’s network infrastructure, servers, services and cloud platforms.

Requirements:

Essential

• Demonstrated experience administering enterprise server environments,
  including Windows Server and Linux.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud and identity platforms, including Microsoft
  365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Azure.
• Working knowledge of enterprise networking — TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, switching,
  routing, wireless, firewalls (incl. SD-WAN) — and experience operating network
  and infrastructure monitoring tools, ideally on Ubiquiti and PRTG.
• Working knowledge of modern cyber security principles, including Zero Trust,
  network segmentation, endpoint detection and response (EDR), business
  continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning, and frameworks such as NIST
  CSF 2 and the ACSC Essential Eight.
• Proven ability to perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis across
  infrastructure systems to prevent recurring issues.
• Current National Police Certificate (or ability to acquire).

  Desirable

• Experience with virtualisation platforms (Proxmox, Hyper-V) and enterprise
  storage including SAN Experience with backup and disaster recovery platforms
• Working knowledge of VoIP and unified communications at the network layer,
  including platforms such as 3CX
• Hands-on experience with Ubiquiti UniFi networking (switching, wireless,
  gateway, controller)
• Experience administering CCTV / video management systems (VMS, NVR) and
  electronic door access control platforms
• Awareness of critical clinical systems (such as nurse call) and how they integrate
  with IT network and server infrastructure
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash), and use of AI tools
  and agents to improve productivity and quality of infrastructure work
• Project management experience

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you -

• Competitive remuneration and benefits – Corporate Health Insurance and Employee Discount Program.
• Attractive pay incentives, along with not-for-profit salary packaging.
• The chance to engage in purposeful work within a values-driven organisation.
• Long-term job security in an industry resistant to economic fluctuations.
• A thriving, positive organisational culture that prioritises well-being.
• Abundant prospects for personal and professional growth through learning and development initiatives.

Don't miss out, apply today!

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